Senior Maintenance Technician

Summary of Duties:

Under the supervision of the Common Services Officer, the Technicians provide repairs and technical services to properties owned by the High Commission. This includes planning and preparing preventive technical maintenance programs and providing guidance and training to occupants and colleagues.  

Related activities include:

• Plans and oversees specialized and general repairs, and maintenance projects;
• Plans the work, reviews technical assessments and reports from Specialized Technicians and contractors, and provides advice and recommendations to management on prioritization and costing of the work; 
• Revises and prepares project plans and progress reports, and recommends maintenance and repair work, purchases of equipment, tools and material; 
• Assists the Property Services Assistant with basic general repairs, and the general preparation of owned residential properties pre-occupancy.
• Conducting inspections pre- and post-occupancy, including any outfitting that may be required;
• Supervision of a Maintenance technician, supervising and inspecting the work performed by contractors;
• Completing related administrative tasks, such as writing technical assessments, providing cost estimates for projects or specialized work, and writing inspection reports; and
• maintaining a network of contacts with local service providers, suppliers and contractors.

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Area of Selection:

This position is open to external applicants eligible to work in Australia and individuals currently occupying an indeterminate, term or emergency position in the High Commission of Canada to Australia, as well as dependents of Canadian diplomats. Candidates must meet all of the essential qualifications stated below and applications must be received by the closing date.

Please note that the High Commission of Canada to Australia does not sponsor work authorizations directly or indirectly.

The Government of Canada is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from diverse sections of the community. Candidates will be considered based on merit. Our organization offers an inclusive workplace where respect, teamwork, and collaboration are part of our culture. Canada’s missions abroad are committed to promoting and supporting an environment free from harassment and discrimination, as well as encouraging and supporting employees to learn and develop their skills and competencies.

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ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS

Candidates will initially be screened against the Essential Qualifications relating to education, language* and experience.

Candidates must clearly demonstrate when applying to the position how they meet each of these essential qualifications.

*Language will be assessed further during the process. 

 

Education:

Candidates will be required to provide proof of the completion of their education.

 

Language:

 

Experience:

• A minimum of 5 years of experience in maintaining buildings, assets and equipment, including tending to long-term maintenance projects;
• A minimum of 2 years of experience of general administration related to maintenance (e.g. scope of work, coordination, cost estimate, stock management etc.);
• Experience in performing maintenance and technical projects in at least 2 of the following functional areas: masonry, plumbing, painting, electrical or HVAC.

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RATED REQUIREMENTS

The Rated Requirements are part of the essential qualifications and are relating to knowledge, abilities and competencies. Methods of assessment for rated requirements may include, but are not limited to, a written examination, an oral interview (online pre-recorded/live or in-person), role-play, practical tests, presentations and/or psychometric assessment.

 

Knowledge:

• Knowledge of electricity / heating and ventilation system (HVAC) and of general maintenance (plumbing, carpentry and masonry);
• Knowledge of general asset/building life-cycles and routine maintenance schedules required to extend the life of assets; 
• Knowledge of workplace health and safety requirements and procedures; and
• Knowledge of MS Office tools (Word, Excel, Outlook).

 

Competencies:

• Adaptability and Flexibility
• Client service orientation
• Teamwork and cooperation
• Awareness of values and ethics in the workplace

 

Abilities: 

• Ability to manage conflicting priorities, perform tasks under tight deadlines and prioritize work;
• Ability to manage a project from start to finish, including providing and/or reviewing a project’s scope of work, work plan, deadlines and cost estimates; 
• Ability to work independently with initiative and good judgment;
• Effective interactive communication in English - oral and written.

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Asset Qualifications:

Preference may be given to candidates who meet the Asset Qualifications. Where applicable, candidates must clearly demonstrate how they meet any asset qualifications.

• Specialized training in plumbing and / or carpentry and / or HVAC system;
• Experience with security installations such as gates, motors, keypads and/or CCTV.
• Trade designation in one of the following fields: carpentry, plumbing, electrical, HVAC, auto/vehicle mechanic;
• Basic French (writing, speaking, reading).

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Operational Requirements:

• Hours of Work: 37.5 hours per week, 5 days a week.
• Must be available for occasional duties outside normal working hours (i.e., evenings and weekends), sometimes on short notice
• As a member of the Canadian diplomatic presence abroad, there is a requirement to adhere to Canada’s Code on Values and Ethics.

 

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Conditions of Employment:

Conditions of employment must be met or complied with before being appointed to a particular position, and are to be maintained throughout the employment while being the incumbent of this position.

- Valid work authorization: Ability to obtain and hold a valid work authorization covering the entire employment period.

- Security screening: Obtain and maintain a Reliability Status (security level) which includes a criminal and credit background check from the Government of Canada covering the entire employment period.

- Other conditions of employment:

• Able to obtain and retain a Government of Canada Reliability Status which includes a criminal background check. This clearance is a requirement prior to appointment from the Government of Canada. This involves, among other things, Australian Federal Police checks, credit checks, and validation of qualifications. The required level of security clearance must be maintained throughout the employment period. 
   •    Only Australian citizens, permanent residents or those holding a valid visa permitting them to work unrestricted in Australia will be eligible to apply. The High Commission of Canada in Australia is unable to provide employment sponsorship.
• If you are not an Australian citizen or permanent resident, please include your VEVO/Visa Grant Notice with your application.

 

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How to Apply

• You must submit your application via email to CNBRAHR@international.gc.ca prior to the closing date.
• Do not include personal data such as; age, date of birth, gender, marital status, family status, religion or a picture in your application form, CV nor cover letter (as required). Please only include information relevant to the vacancy as requested in the job poster.
• You must clearly demonstrate how you meet the education and experience factors listed in the essential and asset qualifications. You must provide specific examples to demonstrate clearly how you meet the qualifications. Global Affairs Canada cannot make any assumptions about your studies nor experience. Simply saying you have the required qualifications or listing your current duties will not be sufficient. Instead, you must provide concrete and detailed examples that clearly explain where, when, and how you gained the experience. No additional information will be sought beyond what you submit in your online application.
• Applications which do not include all of the requested documents or information and/or whose are not received by the closing date will be rejected.
• Candidates who are unable to submit their application due to technical difficulties must report these to CNBRAHR@international.gc.ca prior to the closing date. Failure to do so will result in the application being rejected.

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Important Notes

• Only applications submitted in one of the official languages of Canada will be accepted (English or French).
• The language requirement for this position is identified under the essential qualifications (language). In consequence, the assessment process for this vacancy will be conducted in English.
• Communication for this process will be sent via email. It is the responsibility of the candidates to ensure accurate contact information is provided and updated as required.
• Candidates must provide an email address that accepts email from unknown users and regularly check their email, including spam folder.
• Reference checks may be sought for candidates who succeeded all of the assessments.
• Please note that the High Commission of Canada to Australia does not reimburse any travel costs to and from interviews/exams nor does it reimburse any relocation costs.
• Before an offer of employment can be made, successful candidates must provide a local residence address as proof of residence in the specified area of selection. This information is necessary to issue a letter of offer.
• As recently announced by the Government of Canada, the Policy for Mandatory Vaccination: Canada and the Mission Network is suspended as of June 20, 2022. The Government of Canada will continue to assess the need for additional public health measures, including the possible reintroduction of a vaccination mandate at a later date.
• We are committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free work environment, starting with the hiring process. If you need to be accommodated during any phase of the evaluation process, please contact us at CNBRAHR@international.gc.ca to request specialized accommodation. All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential.
•  The results of this selection process may also be used to establish one or more pools of fully or partially qualified candidates for similar openings at the High Commission of Canada to Australia which might arise following the completion of this selection process.
• For Canadian citizens/residents and Canadian dual nationals, please note that it is your responsibility to enquire with the Canadian Revenue Agency about any possible taxation implications linked to an employment with the Government of Canada.